Obituary: Virginia CoxVirginia Cox CLARKSVILLE — Virginia Merdell “Delle” Woodard Cox, age 81, recently residing in Nashville, Tenn., died on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2015. Delle was born on Sept. 11, 1933, in Dutch Creek, Ark. to the late Virgil Clifton Woodard and Annie Merle Williams Woodard. After spending her formative years in Arkansas and California, she married Billy Howard Cox, of Huntsville, who was a chaplain in the U.S. Army. They were married for 55...

Obituary: Sharon FoulkSharon Foulk PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Sharon Ruth (Wood) Foulk, age 71, of Dover, passed from this life to life eternal on Sept. 4, 2015, in Prescott, Ariz. She was born April 23, 1944, in Watonga, Okla., the daughter of Josh and the late Phyllis (Grimes) Wood. Sharon was raised in Arizona and attended Gilbert High School. The wife of a truck driver, she enjoyed travelling and visiting with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mot...

Obituary: Imogene ChapmanImogene Chapman Imogene Chapman, 90, of Russellville departed this life Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born Aug. 17, 1924, in Pottsville, to Harry Moore and Nora Fields. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Neal Humphrey; her second husband, Merrill Chapman; one son, Neal Humphrey Jr.; a granddaughter, Dawn Burke; a grandson, William David Humphrey; and several brothers and sisters. Survi...

Obituary: Robert ClementsonRobert Clementson CLARKSVILLE — Robert Wayne Clementson, 57, of Scranton passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, in Clarksville. Mr. Clementson was born March 30, 1958, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to William Albert and Anna Margaret (Auer) Clementson. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Clementson; three sons, Cole Clementson, Jace Clementson and Lucas Clementson; two stepsons, John Calhoun, and Blake and Darie...

Obituary: Charles McCainCharles McCain CLARKSVILLE — Charles “Charlie” Edward McCain, 90, of Hartman, was born Jan. 18, 1925, and died Sept. 7, 2015. He was Owner of Charlie’s Shoe Shop and a founder of Johnson County’s Angel Closet. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Ona McCain; a grandson; and a granddaughter. He is survived by his wife, Madeline McCain of Hartman; five children, Sandra Harvey, Charles “Butch” McCain, Stephen McCain, Susan Mays and Sh...

Obituary: Imo StandridgeImo Standridge DARDANELLE — Imo Virginia Standridge, age 92, of Dardanelle died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born Aug. 7, 1923, at Crow Mountain, to the late Walter and Nettie Dollar Bond. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Dardanelle, the Pope County Doll Society and she loved hunting and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Eugene Whitbey; husband, Melvin Standr...

Obituary: Jewell Jackson Jr.Jewell Jackson Jr. MORRILTON — Jewell Bond Jackson, Jr., age 59, made his journey to be with the Lord on Aug. 31, 2015, in Menifee. Jewell was born on June 19, 1956, in Morrilton, the fourth child of Ernestine L. Jackson and the late Jewell Bond Jackson, Sr. He was a resident of Russellville for many years, where he served as the first black City Council Alderman. Jewell was employed with AP&L, the Mayflower School District and Waste Managemen...

Obituary: Sandra WalkerSandra Walker Sandra Liles Walker, age 59, of Russellville (formerly of Waldron) passed from this life Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, in Russellville. Sandra was born Dec. 24, 1955, to J.R. (Jake) Liles and Della Faye (Deramus) Liles in Mena. Sandra loved her grandchildren and cherished her time spent with them. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She realized that we were not promised tomorrow and always ended a visit, call or...

Obituary: Eva Bower memorial serviceEva Bower TEXARKANA, Texas — Eva E. Bower, 89, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away Aug. 23, 2015. Mrs. Bower was born Nov. 7, 1925, in West Helena. She retired after 20 years at ConAgra and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Women’s Bible Study Class in Russellville. A Memorial Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. today at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector.

Obituary: Rosie Lee MerdiethRosie Lee Merdieth Rosie Lee (Evans) Kendrick Wigger Merdieth, 97, of Danville died Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at Mitchell’s Nursing Home in Danville. She was born March 15, 1918, in Sims, Ark., to the late Miles and Julie (West) Evans. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, at the Briggsville Methodist Church. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellvil...

Obituary: Henry MooreHenry Moore Henry V. Moore, 75, of Pleasant Grove, departed this life Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at Fort McClellan in Little Rock. He was born to Zeb and Lorene (Jones) Moore on Feb. 29, 1940, in Russellville. Henry was a civil engineer with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, South Pacific Division. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rogers-Rye Post...

Obituary: Sue WurstSue Wurst DARDANELLE — Barnette Sue Wurst, age 76, of Dardanelle died Monday, Sept. 7, 2015, at River Valley Medical Center. She was born Oct. 5, 1938, at Harkey Valley to the late Ardon and Della Barnette Tucker. She loved cooking and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Wurst of Harkey Valley; three children, Cynthia Standridge (John II) of Louisiana, Stephanie Patin (Ted)...

Obituary: Ledain RogersLedain Rogers Ledain Rogers, age 68, of Booneville, passed away Friday, Sept. 04, 2015, at Oak Manor Nursing and Rehab Center Booneville. He was born June 5, 1947, in Belleville, Arkansas, to the late Gene and Florence Wilkerson Rogers. He was a 1965 Graduate of Belleville High School. He was a truck driver for Littlefield Oil and R&R Pipeline. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a 43 year member of Blocher Masonic Lodge #247 Booneville. He was pre...

Obituary: Jeannie LievsayJeannie Lievsay Jeannie LaVon Lievsay, age 52, of Delaware, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home. She was born July 31, 1963 at Monte Vist, Colorado, to the late John H. and Billie James Baker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Delaware. She loved to fish and watch soap operas. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Bobby Harvell. Survivors include her husband, Charles Lievsay of D...

Obituary: Joshua HillJoshua Hill Joshua Harmon Hill, 36, of Pottsville, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born Nov. 30, 1978, in Woodland, California, the son of Mike Hill and Karen Standridge Pemberton. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Cecil Lievsay. He is survived by his parents; two sons, Wyatt Masson Trenton Hill, and Joshua Aiden Aryan Hill; two sisters, Alicia Harmon and Bren...

Obituary: James CraftonJames Crafton James Crafton, 70, of Russellville, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at his home. He was born April 4, 1945, in Springfield, Missouri. He attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and worked for many years as the manager of the Russellville Safeway Store. He was also employed at the Department of Health and Human Services for the Child Support Unit and retired from Arkansas Tech University. He was a member of First Baptis...

Obituary: Norma JohnsonNorma Johnson Norma Ruth (Jennings) Johnson, 82, of Russellville, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at her home. She was born Aug. 29, 1933, in Perryville, Arkansas, daughter of the late Samuel M. and Bessie Jennings, She graduated from Clinton High School and enjoyed traveling with her family, cross stitch and reading. She was a member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church in Russellville. She was preceded in death by her lo...